Jul 14 2026

Chicken Tenders Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Dipping Sauces (optional)

Method

Prepare Chicken

  1. 1

    Cut Chicken

    Slice the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into strips, about 1 inch wide, to create chicken tenders.

  2. 2

    Season Chicken

    In a bowl, season the chicken strips with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well to ensure even coating.

Breading Setup

  1. 3

    Prepare Breading Stations

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, cornstarch, and a mixture of eggs and milk (whisked together). In a fourth bowl, add the breadcrumbs.

Coat Chicken

  1. 4

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg and milk mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place breaded tenders on a plate.

Fry Chicken

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Fry Chicken Tenders

    Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 7

    Drain Chicken

    Once cooked, remove the chicken tenders from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serve

  1. 8

    Serve with Dipping Sauces

    Arrange the crispy chicken tenders on a serving platter and serve with your choice of dipping sauces like ketchup, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or honey mustard.

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